President Donald Trump addressed thousands at a mid-day rally outside Raymond James Stadium. Later, Vice President Joe Biden held an evening drive-in campaign event at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
A Packed Raymond James Stadium
Keeping a 6-foot distance wasn't an option for the thousands of Trump supporters crowded together in the stadium parking lot and cheering for the president to win a second term.
Red "Make America Great Again" hats were in abundance. Masks, on the other hand were few and far between.
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— President Donald Trump addresses a large crowd during a rally in Tampa. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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— A large crowd gathers during a rally for President Donald Trump in Tampa. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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— A large crowd gathers during a rally for President Donald Trump in Tampa. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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— President Donald Trump addresses a large crowd in Tampa. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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— A large crowd greeted President Donald Trump in Tampa. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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— A large crowd gathers during a rally for President Donald Trump in Tampa. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
One voter says she is a Trump supporter who says the coronavirus pandemic is overblown, while another remains undecided.
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— Cara Bowman, left, worked as a nurse for 40 years and says she believes the COVID-19 pandemic is overblown. Stephanie Colombini/WUSF Public Media
Cara Bowman, left, worked as a nurse for 40 years and says she believes the COVID-19 pandemic is overblown.
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— Ken Salazar, a tradesman who moved to the state after losing his job in California, is still trying to decide who he'll vote for. Stephanie Colombini/WUSF Public Media
Ken Salazar, a tradesman who moved to the state after losing his job in California, was at President Donald Trump's rally in Tampa Thursday. He's still trying to decide who he'll vote for.
Meanwhile, At The Biden Campaign
By the time Biden took the stage six hours later at the Florida State Fairgrounds, he was describing Trump’s rally as a superspreader event sowing division and discord.
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— A drive-through crowd gathered to support Joe Biden at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
Supporters of Democratic candidate for president Joe Biden gather during a drive-in rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 in Tampa.
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— A drive-through crowd gathered to support Joe Biden at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
Supporters of Democratic candidate for president Joe Biden gather during a drive-in rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 in Tampa.
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— A drive-through crowd gathered to support Joe Biden at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
Supporters of the Democratic candidate for president Joe Biden gather at the Florida State Fairgrounds for a drive in rally on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 in Tampa.
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— A drive-through crowd gathered to support Joe Biden at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
Supporters of Democratic candidate for president Joe Biden gather during a drive-in rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 in Tampa.
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— A drive-through crowd gathered to support Joe Biden at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
Supporters of the Democratic candidate for president Joe Biden gather at the Florida State Fairgrounds for a drive in rally on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 in Tampa.
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— A drive-through crowd gathered to support Joe Biden at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
Dolly Sigl, 53 of Plant City ,a supporter of the Democratic candidate for president Joe Biden waves a flag at the Florida State Fairgrounds for a drive in rally on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 in Tampa.
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— Some Donald Trump supporters made their presence felt during the Joe Biden rally. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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— Joe Biden supporters gather during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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— Joe Biden supporters gather during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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— Some Donald Trump supporters made their presence felt during the Joe Biden rally. Daylina Miller/WUSF Public Media
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Biden came to Tampa because Florida is a must-win for the president, and he is betting that his message focused on shutting down the coronavirus through social distancing will win over the state.
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— Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
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— Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
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— Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
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— Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
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— Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times Pool Photo
Joe Biden speaks during a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
